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This page is part of the report Building Prosperity: Unlocking the Potential of a Nature-Positive, Circular Economy for Europe. Explore the full report to delve into all focus areas, strategies, and key recommendations, or browse the entire case study collection to see these strategies in action.


Strategy: Optimising building design

Location: Sweden

Organisation: BoKlok

BoKlok is a joint venture between construction giant Skanska and furniture retailer IKEA, focused on delivering affordable, material-efficient housing across Europe. BoKlok creates prefabricated modular homes that streamline the construction process, reduce waste, minimise emissions, and significantly cut down on build time. There are already 12,000 BoKlok homes constructed across Sweden, Finland, and Norway, with plans underway to partner with regional housing providers for expansion into other markets, such as the UK.

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